Rhodes-Vivour proposes flood-resistant infrastructure in Lagos
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress candidate for Lagos governor, has proposed adapting urban infrastructure to flood risks. During the candidates' debate, he cited Japan and Venice as models for water management and called for stronger technical standards for roads, according to Vanguard.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor of Lagos State Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour proposed strengthening urban infrastructure to better manage flooding and the effects of climate change on Sunday 8 November 2026, during the candidates' debate organised in Lagos by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, according to Vanguard.
Rhodes-Vivour cited Japan and Venice as examples of coastal cities that have developed infrastructure allowing water to flow more effectively. He also called for Lagos roads to meet technical standards and for their maintenance to be incorporated from the construction stage, Vanguard reports.
The ADC candidate proposed planning based on different climate scenarios as well as better communication between authorities and residents. On transport, he advocated an integrated system linking different parts of the state, with more terminals and ferry services as well as dedicated cycle lanes, according to Vanguard.
These proposals were made during the debate in which four Lagos gubernatorial candidates discussed housing and taxes on 8 November. They also follow Rhodes-Vivour's commitments, after he announced on 8 November a programme for 100,000 homes in four years in Lagos.
